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44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment
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careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
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44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Wheel and Tire Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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1.1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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1.2 Explanations about Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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1.3 Golf 2015, Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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2 Wheel Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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2.2 6 J x 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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2.4 7 J x 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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2.5 71/2 J x 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Wheel and Tire Guide - Edition 12.2015
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Golf 2015 ➤
44 – Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment

1 Wheel and Tire Combinations
(Edition 12.2015)
⇒ “1.1 General Information”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Explanations about Regions”, page 2
⇒ “1.3 Golf 2015, Mexico”, page 2
⇒ “1.4 Golf 2015”, page 3
1.1 General Information

Volkswagen vehicles are designed according to high safety
standards. To keep it that way, it is recommended to use only
genuine Volkswagen replacement parts. These can be recog‐
nized by the VW Audi logo and by the part number. These parts
are known to be reliable, safe and suitable.
Despite constant appraisal of the market, we cannot assess other
products on these points, even where in isolated cases they have
been passed by official inspectors or have been granted official
approval. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability if these prod‐
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♦ The winter tire sizes listed in the tables are the most sensible
in terms of dynamic and economical driving. In principle, all
other wheel/tire combinations listed in the Certificate of Con‐
1. Wheel and Tire Combinations 1

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formity or in the vehicle registration Part I can be installed as

M & S tires.
1.2 Explanations about Regions

The following information lists the countries that are combined
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Model/ Tires Tire size Disc Wheel Off‐ Snow Comments

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♦ The specified wheel/tire combinations apply to the engines

and allocated types of transmissions.
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Model/ Tires Tire Size Disc Wheel Off‐ Snow Comments
Engine output set in Chains
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1.4L 110 kW All-season 195/65 R 15 91H 6 J x 15. Re‐ 43 Yes Volkswagen recom‐
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205/55 R 16 91H 6 J x 16. Re‐ 48 Yes Tires”, page 10
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2.0L 110 kW TDI 205/55 R 16 91H 61/2 J x 16. 46 No
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Model/ Tires Tire Size Disc Wheel Off‐ Snow Comments

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2 Wheel Allocation
⇒ “2.1 6 J x 15”, page 5
⇒ “2.2 6 J x 16”, page 6
⇒ “2.3 61/2 J x 16”, page 6
⇒ “2.4 7 J x 17”, page 7
⇒ “2.5 71/2 J x 17”, page 8
⇒ “2.6 71/2 J x 18 ET 49”, page 8
⇒ “2.7 71/2 J x 18 ET 51”, page 9
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Dimension: 6 J x 15
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Wheel load in kg: 575
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5G0 601 025 J, 5G0 601 025 AC - “PERTH” Aluminum Rim

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3 Recommended Summer Tires

⇒ “3.1 Recommended Summer Tires, Mexico”, page 10
⇒ “3.2 Recommended Summer Tires”, page 10
3.1 Recommended Summer Tires, Mexico

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Emergency Wheels
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Cautions & Warnings
Please read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with maintenance
and repair work. You must answer that you have read and you understand these
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before you will be allowed to view this information.
•= If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop for any procedure described in this manual, we
suggest you leave such repairs to an authorized Volkswagen retailer or other qualified shop. We especially urge
you to consult an authorized Volkswagen retailer before beginning repairs on any vehicle that may still be covered
wholly or in part by any of the extensive warranties issued by Volkswagen.
•= Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap) whenever you work on the fuel system or the electrical
system. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an approved fire extinguisher handy.
•= Volkswagen is constantly improving its vehicles and sometimes these changes, both in parts and specifications,
are made applicable to earlier models. Therefore, part numbers listed in this manual are for reference only. Always
check with your authorized Volkswagen retailer parts department for the latest information.
•= Any time the battery has been disconnected on an automatic transmission vehicle, it will be necessary to
reestablish Transmission Control Module (TCM) basic settings using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).
•= Never work under a lifted vehicle unless it is solidly supported on stands designed for the purpose. Do not support
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•= Illuminate the work area adequately but safely. Use a portable safety light for working inside or under the vehicle.
Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage. The hot filament of an accidentally broken bulb can ignite spilled
fuel or oil.
•= Friction materials such as brake pads and clutch discs may contain asbestos fibers. Do not create dust by
grinding, sanding, or by cleaning with compressed air. Avoid breathing asbestos fibers and asbestos dust.
Breathing asbestos can cause serious diseases such as asbestosis or cancer, and may result in death.
•= Finger rings should be removed so that they cannot cause electrical shorts, get caught in running machinery, or be
crushed by heavy parts.
•= Before starting a job, make certain that you have all the necessary tools and parts on hand. Read all the
instructions thoroughly; do not attempt shortcuts. Use tools that are appropriate to the work and use only
replacement parts meeting Volkswagen specifications. Makeshift tools, parts and procedures will not make good
repairs.
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injury. To guard against personal injury or airbag system failure, only trained Volkswagen Service technicians
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•= Do not quick-charge the battery (for boost starting) for longer than one minute, and do not exceed 16.5 volts at the
battery with the boosting cables attached. Wait at least one minute before boosting the battery a second time.
•= Never use a test light to conduct electrical tests of the airbag system. The system must only be tested by trained
Volkswagen Service technicians using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) or an approved equivalent. The airbag unit
must never be electrically tested while it is not installed in the vehicle.
•= Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable. Be extremely cautious when repairing a tire that may have been
inflated using an aerosol tire inflator. Keep sparks, open flame or other sources of ignition away from the tire repair
area. Inflate and deflate the tire at least four times before breaking the bead from the rim. Completely remove the
tire from the rim before attempting any repair.
•= When driving or riding in an airbag-equipped vehicle, never hold test equipment in your hands or lap while the
vehicle is in motion. Objects between you and the airbag can increase the risk of injury in an accident.
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44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Wheel and Tire Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Explanations about Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3 Recommended Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.2 Recommended Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

44 – Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment

1.1 General Information

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♦ Pay attention to the installation instructions.

The wheel and tire combinations or retrofit listed in the vehicle

tables refer exclusively to Volkswagen original disc wheels. Re‐

lease of wheel/tire combinations or retrofit with disc wheels from

the accessories trade is not possible with the enclosed approval

♦ Tires are one of the most important construction elements of

the numerous requirements detailed in the DIN standards and

the W.d.K. (Trade association of the German rubber industry)

and tire manufacturers' guidelines must be fulfilled. In addition,

extensive tests are performed by Volkswagen before the tires

are approved for original equipment on our vehicles.

♦ The following lists all tire makes/treads with which VW vehicles

to ⇒ Wheel and Tire Guide General Information; Rep. Gr. 44 .

1. Wheel and Tire Combinations 1

formity or in the vehicle registration Part I can be installed as

1.2 Explanations about Regions

1.3 Golf 2015, Mexico

gasoline engine tires fer to mended tire brands:

page 6 . ded Summer

2 Rep. Gr.44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment

Model/ Tires Tire size Disc Wheel Off‐ Snow Comments

225/40 R 18 92Y 71/2 J x 18. 49 No

1.4 Golf 2015

♦ The specified wheel/tire combinations apply to the engines

1. Wheel and Tire Combinations 3

Model/ Tires Tire Size Disc Wheel Off‐ Snow Comments

4 Rep. Gr.44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment

Pay attention to wheels/tires assignments for respective engine

5Q0 601 027 S - Steel Rim

Pay attention to wheels/tires assignments for respective engine

bolts: Tires; Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications .

Pitch circle diameter: 112 mm

6 Rep. Gr.44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment

5G0 601 025 J, 5G0 601 025 AC - “PERTH” Aluminum Rim

Pay attention to wheels/tires assignments for respective engine

Pitch circle diameter: 112 mm

Number of wheel bolt holes: 5

5G0 601 025 BE - “DIJON” Aluminum Rim

versions which are listed in the overview table.

5G0 601 025 BC - “BROOKLYN” Aluminum Rim

Pay attention to wheels/tires assignments for respective engine

8 Rep. Gr.44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment

5G0 601 025 BD - “AUSTIN” Aluminum Rim

Pay attention to wheels/tires assignments for respective engine